If you have Diabetes Cancer (and you’re undergoing chemotherapy) Shingles HIV/AIDS Guillain-Barre Syndrome Exposure to toxins You have a pretty good idea of what to expect from your disease. Your doctor has probably given you a list of symptoms that you’re likely to experience, if you’re not experiencing them already. But if in addition [...]
Exercising Caution With Autonomic Neuropathy
If you’ve been diagnosed with autonomic neuropathy[1], you know you’re at risk for some serious medical issues. Autonomic neuropathy (i.e., nerve damage to the autonomic nervous system) can affect every system in the body, especially: Cardiovascular – your heart, blood pressure and circulation Respiratory Gastrointestinal – your digestion, ability to ability to empty your bowels [...]
Answering the “Why” of Neuropathy
If you’ve been diagnosed with neuropathy as a result of Diabetes HIV/AIDS or some other autoimmune disease Chemotherapy Shingles Heredity You probably have more questions than answers. Neuropathy is probably the one symptom you never expected when you received your diagnosis. To understand why you developed neuropathy, it helps to understand exactly what neuropathy is. [...]
Why Do Diabetics Develop Neuropathy?
If you have diabetes and you have any of these symptoms[1]: Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting Difficulty swallowing Deep pain, especially in your legs and feet Loss of sensation and ability to feel warmth or cold Muscle cramps Numbness, tingling or burning in your arms, hands, legs or feet Weakness Dizziness, especially when you try to [...]
Making the Most of Your Time with Your Doctor to Treat Your Peripheral Neuropathy
If you’ve been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, chances are that diagnosis was made by your family doctor. Chances are even better that he’s sent you to a specialist to confirm that diagnosis and begin immediate treatment (if you’re lucky). If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy as a result of[1]: Diabetes [...]
HIV/AIDS and Peripheral Neuropathy – An Ever Changing Relationship
If you have HIV/AIDS, at some point in the progression of your disease you’ll probably develop peripheral nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy. By most estimates, roughly one-third of people with HIV/AIDS experience peripheral neuropathy, especially in advanced cases. While that may not be surprising, what you should also know is that some forms of peripheral [...]
Autonomic Neuropathy – Silent and Serious
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? ∙ Dizziness and fainting when you stand up ∙ Difficulty digesting food and feeling really full when you’ve barely eaten anything ∙ Abnormal perspiration – either sweating excessively or barely at all ∙ Intolerance for exercise – no, not that you just hate it but your heart [...]
The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis and Treatment
Ever heard the phrase “The man who represents himself has a fool for a client?” While that old adage is applied to the legal profession, the same can be said about patients who attempt to diagnose and treat their own illnesses and injuries. Especially when their symptoms indicate they’re dealing with something that could be [...]
Neuropathy and Nutrition
If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy brought on by any of these medical issues: · Diabetes · Post-chemotherapy · Shingles · Guillian Barre Syndrome · Lyme Disease Or any one of a multitude of other health problems and your over-the-counter or even prescribed medication isn’t helping, you may be overlooking a very important link in [...]
NeuropathyDr Clinics Advise Exercise With Caution – Part 3
If you have any of these conditions: · Diabetic neuropathy · Peripheral neuropathy · Diabetes · Post-chemotherapy neuropathy · Autonomic neuropathy You’ll want to keep this information handy when you’re starting an exercise program and adhere to these guidelines to make sure you don’t do more harm than good for your health: Study This Checklist [...]
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